Sarah Finley

Sarah Finley

Sarah is a freelance writer who has been published across titles including Woman & Home, The Independent, and the BBC. Sarah covers a variety of subjects, including health and wellness. For Tom's Guide Sarah often writes about sleep health and hygiene, and interviews leading sleep experts about common issues such as insomnia and sleep deprivation.

Latest articles by Sarah Finley

A young couple scroll on their phones in bed, which can contribute to insomnia

Sleep doctor shares the top 5 causes of insomnia — and how to manage it

By Sarah Finley published

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Are you dealing with insomnia? For World Sleep Day, we spoke to a sleep doctor about the top five causes of insomnia and how to treat it.

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A woman lays back on her bed with her hands placed over her face

What is sleep paralysis — and is it possible to stop it from happening in the moment?

By Sarah Finley published

Sleep paralysis is a frightening disorder where you are awake but cannot move. But what causes it and is it possible to stop it from happening? A sleep scientist answers.

Sleep Problems
A woman with dark curly hair closes her eyes and smiles as she lays her head on a white pillow and pulls a white duvet up to her chin. A Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2024 logo is placed over the top of the image.

What is melatonin and why is it so important for your sleep?

By Sarah Finley published

Sleep experts explain why melatonin is important for sleep, plus five ways to boost it naturally.

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A woman with blonde hair falls asleep on the floor after a New Year's Eve party has ended

This is why you don’t sleep well when you're hungover — and how to fix it

By Sarah Finley published

Experts reveal how to get more quality sleep when you have a hangover – and how alcohol affects it.

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Woman asleep in bed, lying on her back

What happens to your body when you sleep on your back?

By Sarah Finley last updated

Is it good for your body if you sleep on your back? We asked a sleep doctor.

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Woman asleep on her side, hugging a pillow

What happens to your body when you sleep on your side?

By Sarah Finley published

We talk to the experts about how side sleeping can benefit your body.

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Woman lying in bed with her arms over her face

Is 8 hours of sleep enough? We asked the sleep experts

By Sarah Finley published

Two sleep experts discuss if eight hours of sleep is actually enough, and explain why you might be feeling tired after a full night's rest.

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How to sleep better at night naturally, featuring a man sleeping on his side, facing away from a window

How to sleep better at night naturally, according to experts

By Sarah Finley last updated

Want to slumber pleacefully without relying on anything artificial? We're sharing expert advice about how to sleep better at night naturally.

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woman lying in bed with her hands over her face

How to fall back asleep in 2 minutes if you wake up in the night

By Sarah Finley published

Constantly wake up in the night? Expert reveals exactly how to fall back asleep in 2 minutes

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A woman with blonde hair sleeps surrounded by alarm clocks of different colours

Can you get 8 hours’ sleep in 3? Experts explain why you shouldn’t try

By Sarah Finley last updated

Getting 8 hours worth of sleep in 3 hours is just not possible — here’s why and how to naturally improve your sleep at night.

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